Florida Marlins: Mike Stanton in exclusive company on under age 22 homer list

The Marlins scored a season-high run total in topping the Cubs 13-3 Saturday. Mike Stanton belted two of the Marlins’ three homers, giving him 20 for the season and 42 for his young career. His combination of youth and power have him on an impressive list. All-time, Stanton is tied for 17th with Adrian Beltre and Johnny Bench for most home runs before age 22. Stanton, who doesn’t turn 22 until November, has the rest of the season to inch up the following chart: 1    Mel Ott                                86   2    Tony Conigliaro              84   3    Eddie Mathews                72   4    Frank Robinson              67   5    Alex Rodriguez               64   6    Ken Griffey Jr.                 60   7    Al Kaline                            59   8    Mickey Mantle                57   9    Bob Horner                      56   T10 Andruw Jones             54   T11 Ted Williams                54   12   Orlando Cepeda            52   13   Jimmie Foxx                  49  ...